HONG KONG — China's passenger car exports surged 64% in September from the same month in 2025, an industry association reported Monday, as Chinese automakers increasingly focus on exports to drive growth amid sluggish…
CATBALOGAN CITY, Samar – Teachers in Samar are receiving new digital tools to improve classroom instruction and expand access to educational resources through an artificial intelligence-enhanced learning platform…
British International Investment (BII) committed to $1.6 billion in climate financing in Southeast Asian economies over the next five years to support the shift to renewable energy.
SEOUL — A South Korean container ship completed the country’s first commercial round trip to Europe via the Arctic on Sunday, as authorities bank on the route helping turn the port of Busan into a global maritime hub…
The Philippine residential property market is unlikely to regain significant momentum before late 2027 as excess condominium supply, rising costs, and expensive borrowing continue to constrain homebuyer demand.
Pag-IBIG has partnered with the BCDA to develop affordable housing for Filipino workers close to their workplaces, initially focusing on some 14 hectares of land in Tarlac.
The two developed new macroeconomic models that improved our ability to implement effective stabilization policy, enabling well-timed fiscal and monetary policy measures that can reduce the intensity of damaging swings…
Google has announced a $5-million funding program to equip Southeast Asian communities with the skills to identify, prevent, and respond to online scams, including AI-driven threats.
The Commission on Audit has uncovered serious deficiencies in state-owned DBP's lending practices, credit safeguards, and recovery procedures
MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court has ordered the immediate release of businessman Joseph Cue Sy after posting a ₱900,000 bond, directing Bureau of Immigration (BI) officials to comply with the order while…
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines has extended the suspension of its flights to and from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia until November 29 due to the evolving security situation at the city’s King Khalid International Airport.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has lowered its forecast on the Philippines' raw sugar production for marketing year (MY) 2026 to 2027, citing several factors including the threat of El Niño.
Immigration Commissioner Joel Viado says the release of Joseph Sy allows him to leave custody while judicial proceedings continue as ordered by the High Court but 'does not constitute a final determination of the…
Another round of mixed fuel price adjustments is set to take effect this week, with diesel prices set to roll back while gasoline and kerosene prices rise.
Those seeking power must accept scrutiny of their wealth, donors, interests and decisions. Every official owes the people accountability.
Marcos highlights investment deals with Singapore-based firms.
MANILA, Philippines —The Department of Energy (DOE) on Monday announced that diesel prices would go down while gasoline and kerosene would increase this week due to the G7’s planned diesel reserve release, and China’s…
ELECTRIC mobility has evolved rapidly — moving beyond vehicle preferences, availability, and accessibility. Today, with more electric vehicles (EV) in the market, an entire ecosystem — one that considers how people…
Motorists will see mixed fuel price adjustments beginning Tuesday, October 13, with diesel prices dropping by P3.01 per liter and gasoline prices increasing by P1.56 per liter, the Department of Energy (DOE) said Monday.
It’s the second week of increases for gasoline, though diesel prices are set to fall for a third consecutive week
The Energy Regulatory Commission directed Meralco to refund around P2.64 billion in excess charges to its consumers.
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Monday urged the Supreme Court (SC) to review the doctrine requiring the identification of a main plunderer in plunder cases, calling it not justice but a shield for the guilty.
PEZA investment approvals neared the 2012 record as electronics demand lifted Philippine merchandise exports by 15% year on year.
The Energy Regulatory Commission has ordered the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) to refund around P2.64 billion to its customers.
Cebu Pacific's fleet expansion and resilient tourism demand could support passenger growth, although earnings depend on fares, utilization and fuel costs.
MGEN plans to bid for Meralco's 900MW baseload contract, potentially reviving its long-delayed Atimonan coal plant.
REMITTANCES — a key pillar of the Philippine economy — will likely post slower growth as global uncertainties weigh on overseas employment and income prospects, a Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) official said…
The partnership will strengthen and enhance the creation of valuable content on finance education for individuals and businesses through the program Ka-partner Academy. The partnership enables both organizations to…
THE Asian Development Bank (ADB) is ready to provide a $500 million loan to the Philippines if the country declares a state of emergency due to El Niño. The assistance will come from the Disaster Risk Improvement…
THE Philippines’ NSIC Rc218 rice variety, also known as Mabango or Dinorado, won a bronze last week at the World’s Best Rice 2026 awards. The result, however, was lower than the silver secured a year earlier and marked…
Industry leaders raised concerns over weak follow-through on private-sector reports of suspected substandard steel products, while calling for stricter rules on product standards and a ban on induction furnaces products.
SHORT-TERM foreign investments turned negative in August amid global uncertainties, latest Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) data showed. Foreign investments registered with the central bank through authorized agents…
THE Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) is expected to remain under pressure this week as elevated inflation, rising global bond yields and a weak peso weigh on sentiment, with investors also watching for signals…
Banks and other financial institutions should bear greater responsibility for losses from digital scams when these stem from weaknesses in their own controls, according to global management consulting firm Arthur D…
THE United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has lowered its Philippine raw sugar production forecast for marketing year 2026–2027, as pest infestation, El Niño, and rising costs weigh on output. In its Oct. 8…
THE Department of Tourism (DOT) expects to meet its target of 6.4 million tourist arrivals this year despite higher airfares and weaker appetite for travel, Tourism Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay said. The target is…
The Philippines is facing the most widespread inflation pressures among Asian economies tracked by Japanese investment bank Nomura, strengthening the case for further interest rate hikes by the Bangko Sentral ng…
THE Philippines will join Green X Expo 2027 in Yokohama, Japan to expand horticultural exports, attract investment and showcase climate-resilient agriculture, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said Sunday. Announced at…
MORE local hog industry groups have urged the government to immediately raise pork import tariffs and restrict shipments, warning that depressed farmgate prices are causing heavy losses and could force farms to close…
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